Clinician - Department Job Danvers area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: START Clinician - Department 410

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities.

Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service.

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission

Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement

Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

Summary

Supports Bridgewell's mission by overseeing crisis and behavioral support needs of individuals receiving supports through DDS. Works in conjunction with other team members and services as needed to develop personal support plans, triage emergency calls including mobile response, clinical consultation, liaison to hospitals, referral to outpatient services and specialized assessments, and on-call crisis response for individuals referred to START by DDS.

Develops and monitors behavior support plans for individuals within Bridgewell's residential programs.

Schedule

Part-time 25 hours per week with flexibility (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm) On-Call rotation required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop personal support plans outlining crisis management strategies for individuals referred to START by DDS.

Facilitate communication among team members related to the crisis planning process to assist with service needs/requests.

Assist in identifying necessary preventative resources/services.

Participate in related clinical/team meetings (i.e., weekly triage meeting, clinical meetings, etc).

Provide in-home training/support/assessment for individuals pertaining to implementation and documentation of crisis supports, and providing training and education to primary care providers, crisis teams, hospitals, etc.

Access Sovner/START affiliated consultants as appropriate and attend relevant consultations for clients on caseload.

Maintain updated client records, and maintain documentation of all client related contact.

Assist with crisis response and disposition process as appropriate, i.e. participate in triage and on-call systems, complete assessments for clients in crisis, assist with psychiatric hospital bed search, referral to START Respite/affiliated respite, attend intake/discharge meetings.

Other tasks as designated by supervisor.

Required Education/Experience

BA in human services field and 3 years of experience working with dually diagnosed individuals (/DD and psychiatric diagnosis) and/or relevant experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge

Strong leadership and problem solving skills

Strong clinical skills

Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral concepts and techniques, and crisis intervention strategies

Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with funding sources and service providers

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Maintain CPR/1st Aid certification

Physical Demands

Employee is required to drive a motor vehicle.

Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.

Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment

Bridgewell offers

Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
Generous paid time off includes your…